The Sunday Briefing: Cunningham and Madsen Go Deep; "JAMA1CA2008" Wins Big
Six-figure scores were prominent on the virtual felt this weekend as ten players pocketed huge scores for their efforts. The largest went to "JAMA1CA2008" who won the Full Tilt $1 Million Guarantee for $225,368.33. The professionals put up excellent showings, too, as Allen Cunningham and Jeff Madsen made deep runs, finishing ninth and 33rd respectively.
Over on PokerStars, Eric “AceQuad” Brix captured the Sunday Million crown for $179,446.97 after a four-handed deal was struck. The biggest payday of the tournament went to Jonathan “IveGotToejam” Wein who took third place for $182,291.30.
PokerStars Sunday Million
Buy-in: $200+15
Prize Pool: $1,777,000
Entrants: 8,885
*1. Eric “AceQuad” Brix - $179,446.97
*2. yurabond - $173,166.49
*3. Jonathan “IveGotToejam” Wein - $182,291.30
*4. DRKP - $126,583.49
5. bullyon - $71,080
6. s8kipper - $53,310
7. jayjayme - $35,540
8. iChipd - $19,547
9. Nezzareth - $12,439
*denotes four-handed deal leaving $30,000 to the eventual winner
Notable Finishes: Kristian “CharismA3” Martin (10th - $9,240.40), TJ “WhatArunAA” Slifka (24th - $3,820.55), Mike “SPIN31” Spinasanta (31st - $3,465.15), Timothy “Tim0thee” Adams (35th - $3,465.15)
PokerStars Sunday Warm-Up
Buy-in: $200+15
Prize Pool: $993,400
Entrants: 4,967
*1. insanocut - $136,000
*2. Patokaka2007 - $110,000
*3. Leandro “AmarulaBr” Balotin - $106,913.48
4. jordyporr - $56,127.10
5. Argyris “polpolpol” Argyrou - $42,219.50
6. Hood_Ace - $32,285.50
7. ramondemon77 - $22,351.50
8. Civell - $12,417.50
9. Lahni86 - $7,947.20
*denotes three-handed deal leaving $10,000 to the eventual winner
Notable Finishes: Tyler “brainwash” Cornell (15th - $4,420.63), Jerry “sandler1860” Payne (19th - $2,433.83), Jeff “mrrain” Banghart (27th - $2,433.83), Chris “SLOPPYKLOD” Klodnicki (28th - $2,135.81), Theirry “BOKPOWER” van den Berg (29th - $2,135.81)
PokerStars Sunday 500
Buy-in: $500+30
Prize Pool: $570,500
Entrants: 1,141
*1. Allen “AawwNutz” Carter - $71,231.95
*2. dfunks - $61,000
*3. cashryders22 - $68,000
*4. pescador2409 - $61,000
5. Leandro “AmarulaBr” Balotin - $28,239.75
6. Sam “aaajack” Chartier - $22,534.75
7. Uninc157 - $16,289.75
8. Daryl “aaaaaaaa” Jace - $11,124.75
9. simonek1323 - $6,161.40
*denotes four-handed deal leaving $10,231.95 to the eventual winner
Notable Finishes: Justin “roothlus2” Levy (16th - $2,738.40)
Full Tilt $1 Million Guarantee
Buy-in: $500+35
Prize Pool: $1,228,500
Entrants: 2,457
1. JAMA1CA2008 - $225,368.33
2. 4ortik76 - $138,329.10
3. Şadan “the_snail03” Turker - $90,540.45
4. IamUrBigTrouble - $72,235.80
5. Kevin “kice32” Iacofano - $54,668.25
6. IamsmartSMRT - $39,312
7. Son-in-Law - $28,869.75
8. kudos1017 - $22,604.40
9. Allen Cunningham - $17,199
Notable Finishes: Mike “SPIN101” Spinasanta (11th - $12,285), Ryan “ryanbluf” Karp (13th - $9,213.75), Jeff Madsen (33rd - $3,808.35)
Full Tilt Sunday Brawl
Buy-in: $240+16
Prize Pool: $580,000
Entrants: 2900
*1. Mike “CuteIsWhatIAim4” Telker - $93,720
*2. Mike “vers” McFadgen - $100,000
3. Mickey “Mement_mori” Peterson - $56,260
4. Jonathan “xMONSTERxDONGx” Karamalakis - $42,340
5. THE_RAZER_82 - $29,580
6. El Feffe - $19,720
7. MrJackhOFFman - $13,340
8. hanitz - $9,280
9. Xaston - $6,960
*denotes heads-up deal
Notable Finishes: Kenny “SpaceyFCB” Hallaert (11th - $4,350), Lee “acumen53” Childs (14th - $2,900), Jerry “sandler1860” Payne (15th - $2,900)
Ultimate Bet $200K GTD
Buy-in: $200+15
Prize Pool: $207,600
Entrants: 1,038
1. MARCELEBOEUF - $46,357.08
2. CLUBFLUSH5 - $27,714.60
3. CLEMSONRICH - $18,787.80
4. UPAYMYMORGAGE - $13,390.20
5. ARGENTINABOY - $11,314.20
6. DCHUSTLER - $9,238.20
7. MOUSERAT - $7,162.20
8. SOMPAS - $5,086.20
9. MONTANA78 - $3,529.20
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